Mandatory isolation periods for COVID-19 have been scrapped, following a decision by National Cabinet.
The rules forcing people to isolate themselves for five days (previously seven) if they test positive for COVID-19 will end from October 14, as per a decision made by the National Cabinet on Friday.
However, the president of the Australian Medical Association Steve Robson earlier on Friday blasted leaders who had advocated for a scrapping of isolation measures.
“People who are pushing for the isolation periods to be cut are not scientifically literate and are putting the public at risk, and they need to understand that,” he told the ABC.
“We’re seeing a huge upswing in the numbers of COVID cases again. It’s coming into holiday season when people would be travelling around the world.
“It’s a period of significant risk and we’re urging caution because we need to protect the health system.”